Wastewater Surveillance Response Epidemiologist -HP III Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/newprint/5031389) Apply  Wastewater Surveillance Response Epidemiologist -HP III Salary $64,728.00 - $77,688.00 Annually Location Denver Metro, CO Job Type Full Time Job Number FAA00594-08/01/25 Department Department of Public Health & Environment Division Division of Disease Control and Public Health Response Opening Date 08/13/2025 Closing Date 8/21/2025 11:59 PM Mountain FLSA Determined by Position Type of Announcement This position is open only to Colorado state residents. Primary Physical Work Address 4300 E Cherry Creek S Dr, Glendale, CO 80246, USA FLSA Status Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Department Contact Information tara.bangtson@state.co.us Salary Note Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum. How To Apply Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed. + Description + Benefits + Questions Department Information This position is ONLY open to current Colorado state residents. This position is a hybrid position. IMPORTANT NOTE : This is aTERM-LIMITEDposition and funding cannot be guaranteed beyond07/31/2027. The incumbent in this position must be willing and able to resign on this date or when funds run out, whichever comes first. The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical conditions related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities. Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum. Be BOLD ..... Make a REAL difference . . .and join us in serving our communities advancing Colorado's health and protecting the places we live, work, learn, and play, to create a healthy and sustainable Colorado where current and future generations thrive. Our mission… is to advance Colorado's health and protect the places we live, work, learn, and play. Our vision… is to create a healthy and sustainable Colorado where current and future generations thrive. In addition to free parking, access to RTD bus lines, Cherry Creek bike path and flexible working arrangements, click the link below to review additional benefits and perks!! https://cdphe.colorado.gov/careers Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to:https://studentloans.gov/myDirectLoan/pslfFlow.action#!/pslf/launch The referral list generated by this position announcement may be used to fill multiple position vacancies and may be extended. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) serves Coloradans by providing high-quality, and cost-effective public health and environmental protection services that promote healthy people in healthy places. Staff members focus on evidence-based best practices in the public health and environmental fields and play a critical role in educating people in Colorado so they can make informed choices. In addition to maintaining and enhancing our core programs, the Department continues to identify and respond to emerging issues affecting Colorado's public and environmental health. https://www.youtube.com/embed/QCVi5n\_8HqQ?&wmode=opaque&rel=0 Description of Job The Work Unit: Division of Disease Control and Public Health Response (DCPHR) The Division of Disease Control and Public Health Response (DCPHR) exists to ensure that the Department has the ability to effectively monitor, detect, diagnose, prepare for, and nimbly respond to, all types of conditions and events that impact the public’s health. TheCommunicable Disease Branch monitors, investigates, and controls epidemic and communicable diseases affecting the public health in Colorado, required under Colorado statute, including enteric diseases, invasive bacterial diseases, respiratory diseases, vaccine preventable diseases, zoonotic diseases, healthcare associated infections, foodborne and waterborne diseases. The Wastewater Surveillance Unit is located within the Foodborne, Enteric, Waterborne, and Wastewater Diseases Program in the Communicable Disease Program. What You Will Be Doin g This position exists to support the rapid response to new and emerging pathogens through wastewater surveillance. This position involves collaboration with disease subject matter experts within the communicable disease branch in bringing on new, emerging targets for wastewater surveillance, defining sampling plans, and interpreting wastewater surveillance data. This position works with local public health agency staff, healthcare providers, and other public health personnel to relay results of wastewater surveillance data; coordinating with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in developing standardized metrics and messaging; working with Wastewater Center of Excellence partners on innovative projects; collaborating with the other members of the wastewater surveillance team to analyze data, running reports, and making improvements to data visualizations based on feedback from stakeholders. This position participates in special studies as requested. Responsibilities of the position include but not limited to: Wastewater Disease Surveillance and Public Health Consultation + Contribute epidemiological skills to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s (CDPHE) Wastewater Surveillance Team in data review to interpret trends in wastewater surveillance data and relay information to local public health agency partners and other entities to provide the appropriate public health response. + Participate in responding to questions from the public and colleagues about wastewater surveillance results and interpretation. + Stay up-to-date on current research and assist the team in choosing clinical or syndromic metrics for comparison to wastewater viral concentration data. + Communicate epidemiologic information by presenting data to public health partners and developing written data interpretation guidelines for partners, physicians, and to the general public. + Work collaboratively with staff at the local public health agencies, CDC and other states. + Attend and present wastewater surveillance findings at various CDC calls, CDPHE meetings, Wastewater Center of Excellence colleagues, and calls with wastewater surveillance stakeholders. Rapid response, coordination, and special studies + Work with supervisor, other Communicable Disease Branch (CDB) staff, CDPHE lab, local public health agencies, CDC, and National Wastewater Surveillance System (NWSS) Center of Excellence (CoE) stakeholders to bring on emerging targets for wastewater surveillance. This may include working with other CDB SMEs to determine if wastewater surveillance would add value to the current surveillance system. + Coordination may include determining the appropriate partners to involve depending on the target and the location where we wish to sample, establishing the development of a sampling plan, communication with utility partners, community members, and leadership for approval. + Analyze results from wastewater surveillance testing and provide written and verbal reports to the communicable disease branch and partners. + Coordinate with other state and federal partners working on wastewater surveillance efforts for pathogens of public health significance often requiring rapid response and planning. + Participate in CDPHE and CDC workgroups as part of special studies with the goal of understanding the benefit of wastewater surveillance in disease control. + Develop and update written guidance for the analysis, interpretation and communication of pathogens monitored in wastewater for use by local public health agencies, wastewater utility partners, and the general public. + Share information with stakeholders, ask for feedback, and incorporate feedback into wastewater surveillance work where appropriate. Data analysis and reports + Use a combination of R and Tableau to conduct analysis of wastewater surveillance trends. + Prepare written reports that summarize the trends in wastewater surveillance data and present the data to internal and external wastewater stakeholders. + Use applied knowledge of epidemiology and statistics to articulate the validity of the data. + Identify and notify local health departments of disease issues in their communities. + Present data during meetings and conferences to share the results of our wastewater surveillance work and how it results in public health action. + Contribute to CDC workgroups and projects and NWSS CoE activities to develop metrics and analytic techniques to analyze wastewater surveillance data to help our stakeholders better interpret the data. + Create reports, tables, and visualizations that guide partners in the interpretation of the data. + Determine when viral concentration levels are above normal and work with the CDPHE Wastewater Team, other communicable disease staff, and local public health address these issues. + Determine the best way to relay concerning trends to wastewater stakeholders. + Share information with stakeholders, ask for feedback, and incorporate feedback into wastewater surveillance work where appropriate. Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights Residency Requirement: This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application. Minimum Qualifications: NOTE: To be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate that you meet one of the following options needed for consideration: Work Experience: Six (6) years of professional experience in wastewater surveillance, communicable disease surveillance, epidemiology, community health education, or community outreach communicating public health data, or other closely related experience aligned to the work assigned to the position. OR Education and Experience: A combination of related education from an accredited institution in Public Health, Epidemiology, B iology, or a field of study closely related to the work assignment. AND/OR Relevant experience in wastewater surveillance, communicable disease surveillance, epidemiology, community health education, or community outreach communicating public health data, or other closely related experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position equal to six (6) years. **This experience must be substantiated within the Work Experience section of your application. "See Resume" will not be accepted. In addition, part-time work will be prorated. ***A copy of your unofficial (or official) transcript OR a copy of your official diploma is required by the application deadline. You must attach this transcript to your application electronically.** NOTE: Click on the link here How to Apply to submit a complete application that documents your work history giving details of your qualifications, including how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications for this position when listing your work history. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS In addition to the minimum requirements, the successful candidate in this position will have the following highly desirable experience: + Knowledge of data systems, sources, transfer methods, and data management practices. + Experience using R and Tableau for data analysis and visualization and subsequent presentation of findings in a written and oral format to a variety of audiences. + Experience in developing programmatic and process-oriented protocols or documentation. + Experience coordinating a response with partner agencies outside of public health. + Excellent verbal and written communication skills. + Experience gathering relevant information; identifying and analyzing problems; and using critical thinking and problem solving skills to arrive at conclusions. + Relevant experience with the State of Colorado. + Relevant experience with a public health or other government agency. + Proficiency in navigating computer systems; ability to learn new data systems quickly and to comply with data integrity and security to safeguard all personal identifiable information. + Experience in disease surveillance, case investigation, and outbreak response. + Ability to build trust and maintain positive working relationships across diverse teams Conditions of Employment: + Pursuant to CDPHE policy, a background check is required for all positions at CDPHE. + You must currently reside and be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position, as CDPHE does not sponsor non-residents of the United States. + This is a term-limited position. Funding cannot be guaranteed beyond 07/31/2027. The incumbent in this position must be willing and able to resign on this date or when funds run out, whichever comes first. + Must be available in the event of the activation of the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) and be required to report to work immediately at the regular or alternate location. During this time, travel restrictions may be in place. + Critical Status: Must be available in the event of an emergency, (e.g., bio-terrorist attack, chemical attack, disease outbreak or all hazards) and be required to report to work immediately at the regular or alternate location. During this time, travel restrictions may be in place. + Critical Status: Must be available expected to work and/or remain at their worksite in delayed start, early release, or closure situations. + Travel is required for meetings with other state agencies, stakeholder groups, attend conference, and may include overnight stays. Appeal Rights: If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director. An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us, postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action. For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes atspb.colorado.gov under Rules. Supplemental Information A completed State of Colorado application includes: + A completed State of Colorado application. + A cover letter d etailing how your education and previous work experience has prepared you to excel in this job. + If using education to qualify, a copy of your college/university transcripts. Transcripts must be attached to your colorado.gov/jobs application. (unofficial copy acceptable) + If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214 attached to your colorado.gov/jobs application. The Selection Process: + All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the the minimum qualifications proceed to the next step. + If you submit more than one application, before the closing deadline, only the most recent application submitted will be used in the recruitment process. + All applications and materials are considered final when the posting has closed + Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through and fitness. + Part of, or all of, the comparative analysis for this position may be a structured application review, which involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) against the preferred qualifications + A top group, up to six candidates, will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager. E-Verify: CDPHE uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify (http://www.dhs.gov/e-verify) , including your rights and responsibilities. .You must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position. CDPHE does not sponsor non-residents of the United States. ADAAA Accommodations: The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Dan McKenna, at daniel.mckenna@state.co.us or call 303-692-2060, option 5. Benefits The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon. The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon. 01 CDPHE-A pre-employment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process. As a condition of employment, are you willing and able to submit to a background check if offered the position? + Yes + No 02 CDPHE-Applicants for State of Colorado classified positions must be current residents of Colorado. Are you a current resident of the State of Colorado who can provide proof of Colorado residency? + Yes + No 03 If you are a current or previous State of Colorado classified employee, please provide your Employee Identification Number (EID) in order to verify your current or previous employment. Your EID begins with 997 and is nine digits long. Please do not enter your Social Security Number. Type N/A if you are not a current or previous state employee. 04 This is a term-limited position and employment cannot be guaranteed beyond 07/31/2027 Do you accept this condition of employment? + Yes + No 05 CDPHE- A complete application packet requires Transcript(s)/Diploma and/or DD214 (if veteran). Did you attach the requirements that apply to you? If using education to qualify, a copy of your college/university transcripts OR a copy of your official diploma. Transcripts/Diploma must be attached to your application. If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214 attached to your colorado.gov/jobs application. + Yes + No 06 A cover letter is needed for a complete application. Did you attach your cover letter? + Yes + No 07 Describe a time when you worked with diverse stakeholders to accomplish a goal for the benefit of public health. 08 Describe a time when you used data analytics to support public health decision-making; please provide details about the analysis, results, and how the implications informed public health planning or action. Required Question Employer State of Colorado Address See the full announcement by clicking the "Printer" icon located above the job title Location varies by announcement, Colorado, -- Website https://careers.colorado.gov/ Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email